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Overview
Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree.
Scholarship criteria
- Be a prospective international student
- Be eligible to study in Australia
- Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
- Meet normal degree admission requirements for the degree applied into
- Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a credit average (Grade Point Average (GPA) 5.0) or above in previous studies or have an offer conditional upon completion of an award with a Credit average
- Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the degree applied into or have an offer conditional upon meeting the English language entry requirement.
- You will automatically be assessed when applying for an eligible undergraduate (Bachelor) or postgraduate (Masters by Coursework) degree offered at UniSA
Scholarship conditions
- Undergraduate Students: As a recipient of this scholarship, I am entitled to receive credit/RPL/Advanced Standing towards my program but must have a minimum of 2 years/72 units of study on campus with UniSA remaining.
- Postgraduate Students: As a recipient of this scholarship, I am not entitled to receive any credit/RPL/Advanced Standing as my program duration is two (2) years or less.
- International Merit Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis at UniSA’s South Australian campuses
- Scholarship payments (15% of tuition fees) will be provided as a discount on successful applicants’ student contribution invoice (tuition fee) at the commencement of each applicable study period
- Scholarship recipients must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.5 (or equivalent) in order to continue to receive the scholarship payments. If awardee’s overall GPA falls below a 4.5, the 15% reduction will not be applied to the next invoice. If the awardee’s Grade Point Average returns to 4.5 or more, the 15% reduction will recommence and will be applied to the next invoice
- The scholarship cannot be deferred beyond date of commencement onshore
- If students are undertaking any studies outside of Australia, the scholarship will only be applied once they are able to commence onshore study in Australia, after borders re-open
International Merit Scholarships are not available to:
- Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia
- Sponsored students (foreign government or Australian government) where a sponsor agreement has been signed with the University
- Higher Degree by Research applicants
- Current UniSA students
- Students who have previously been awarded an International Merit Scholarship except where they are upgrading from an undergraduate to postgraduate qualification.
How to apply
- Find the best degree for you
- Check entry requirements. Confirm you meet all entry requirements (English, academic and degree specific requirements) for your degree.
- Make sure your degree is eligible for these scholarships. See the list of eligible degrees below.
- Apply for your degree. Once you have submitted an application for an eligible degree you will automatically be assessed and we will advise you if you’re successful.
Application Link: https://international.unisa.edu.au/scholarships-and-sponsorships/international-merit-scholarship/